No one plans for divorce, but everyone must prepare for the aftermath. A parenting plan can insulate families from falling into total chaos post-divorce. It is a legally binding agreement that typically outlines custody arrangements, visitation schedules,...
Having children can be rewarding but raising them may also be costly. While custodial parents may rely on child support, it may only cover the most basic needs. Monthly child support payments may not be enough to cover other expenditures like hospitalization,...
Parenting models of modern parents are more nuanced, which only means there are now more ways to address varying family dynamics amid divorce. Parallel parenting, as implied by its name, is a parenting arrangement where spouses maintain a healthy distance from each...
Divorce can be an incredibly challenging process. A marriage is ending and couples must work through incredibly challenging issues like child custody, financial support and property division. Many couples are turning to mediation to work through issues and discuss a...
If a couple decides to get divorced, there is a chance that unless both spouses make the same amount of money, the spouse without a full-time job outside of the home may have a difficult time supporting themselves without their spouse’s income. In Texas, courts will...
As any parent knows, raising children is expensive. Child support is often a critical financial resource to help meet the needs of children. Following an initial order for child support, the income of parents or financial needs of children can change. What can you do...
For married parents, most parents assume that the husband is the presumed father. And, in Texas, that is normally the case. However, with unmarried parents’, League City, Texas, paternity is a bit more murky. Unmarried parents For fathers, the unfortunate truth is...
The divorce property division process is often complicated and rife with potential problems. By the time you reach the point of a divorce, there will be ill feelings and hardened beliefs about what a spouse believes they deserve and what property is worth. However,...
Sharing custody of a child after a divorce or separation brings many challenges. You and your co-parent must try to put aside any negative thoughts or feelings toward one another and focus on parenting your child. This can be difficult, especially if it was a bitter...
Complications almost always arise in divorce, especially in the areas of child support and child custody. A recent case from the First District of the Court of Appeals of Texas required a resolution between the laws of three different jurisdictions. The federal law...